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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1955

Page

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Union Chief Raps Views of Big Steel

CIO United Steelworkers President David J. McDonald defended the union against Clifford Hood of U S Steel claiming the union seeks a nationwide strike to be avoided. Hood warned of a threatened strike as U S Steel banks furnaces ahead of a midnight deadline.

Pittsburgh CIO United Steelworkers David J. McDonald Clifford Hood U. S. Steel Corp Big Steel Hood McDonald Mr. Hood U.S. Steel CIO United

Forecast 380 Traffic Deaths Over Weekend

The National Safety Council forecast 380 traffic deaths over the July 4 weekend from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday. More than 40 million cars will be on the move, raising travel hazard. Safety tips include slower speeds, allowing extra time, staying alert, no rushing, passing singly, and avoiding fatigue.

Mansfield Urges Congressional Watchdog for CIA

Senator Mansfield notes Hoover Commission criticism of the secret intelligence network and urges a special congressional committee to oversee CIA operations. CIA Director Dulles declines comment as the 48 page Hoover report finds no support for communist infiltration but cites ongoing investigations and recommends periodic checks.

Washington Mansfield D-Mont Hoover Commission Congressional Committee Congressional Senate House Atomic Energy CIA Allen W. Dulles Hoover Group Sen. McCarthy R-Wis Dulles Red

Girl, 3, Fatally Hurt In Vinton Traffic Accident

Barbara Bramow, age three, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Bramow, died after running into the path of a car driven by Fred Forsyth a retired farmer and neighbor near the Bramow home in Vinton Iowa.

Vinton Lowa Barbara Bramow Edward Bramow Fred Forsyth

Dulles Critiqued by Clark Commission on CIA Shortfalls

The Clark Commission report finds the CIA under Allen W. Dulles lacks a broad view due to overreach into day to day work and calls for changes to improve intelligence behind the Iron Curtain. It praises Hoover and the FBI as a model organization while urging reforms at the CIA.

CIA Clark Dulles

Air Force asserts B52 and fighters lead world power

The Defense Department report states the B52 is the best bomber in the world and fighters can relocate globally. It notes an expanded 137 wing plan, upcoming Boeing B52 entry, and F100 squadron activation with ongoing research yielding better fighters and missiles. Senator Jackson presses Defense on Russian air power.

Washington Air Force Defense Department Wilson Harold Talbott Russia Pentagon

Three Firms Join Quota Busters in St Olaf Hospital Drive

Griffin Pharmacy Park Service Station and Usem Chevrolet Co joined the Quota Busters in the St Olaf Hospital Building Fund campaign. An Usem employee pledged 1254 dollars under the Buck a Month plan, with memorial unit options in the new hospital wing. Campaign heads urge a final push and reports by Thursday night as volunteer solicitors finish assignments by June 30.

Austin St. Olaf Hospital Griffin Pharmacy Park Service Station Usem Chevrolet Co Usem Chevrolet G. Usem Army of Volunteers Park Dougherty

Three Shoppers Die in Springfield Fireworks Blast

A fireworks display inside a Springfield retail store exploded destroying the one story building. Three shoppers Mrs. Margaret Click 56 and sisters Mary Williams 11 and Linda Kay Williams 7 died in a restroom. An employee and fourteen others escaped unharmed. Mayor Turner scheduled a council meeting to consider banning fireworks sales. Co owner Clarence Wheeler put damage at 275000 dollars.

Springfield Margaret Click Mary Williams Linda Kay Williams Warren Turner Clarence Wheeler

Alfalfa Plant Building Destroyed by Fire

Fire late Tuesday night destroyed a mill room building at the Rural De hydrators alfalfa plant near Bird Island Minnesota. Owner Jerry Strottman Prinsburg estimated losses over 100000. One person injured Clarence Hagstrom editor of the Bird Island Union fell through a scorched roof and broke two ribs but was not hospitalized.

Bird Island Minn Jerry Strottman Prinsburg Bird Island Union Clarence Hagstrom

Tax Office in City to Stay in Austin Area

The Austin federal income tax office will be retained while the IRS plans to close 29 part time offices in Minnesota. Closings include Albert Lea September 1 and several July 1 dates for towns such as Blue Earth Faribault Owaton na Waseca Preston. Retained offices cover Bemidji Brainerd Crookston Duluth Fergus Falls Hibbing Mankato Marshall Minneapolis Moorhead Rochester St. Cloud St. Paul Willmar Winona Worthington.

Austin Internal Revenue Service Minnesota Associated Press Albert Lea Blue Earth Faribault Owatonna Waseca Preston Bemidji Brainerd Crookston Duluth Fergus Falls Hibbing Mankato Marshall Minneapolis Moorhead Rochester St. Cloud St. Paul Willmar Winona Worthington

Eisenhower Links Plane Shootdown to Local Issue

President Eisenhower said the Russian shooting down of a U S Navy plane was a local occurrence, not a policy shift, while criticizing Congress for stalled proposals. He noted Soviet regret over the incident and discussed Geneva talks, Lyndon Johnson’s congressional critique, and hints about a possible second term.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Dulles United States Geneva Senate Lyndon Johnson Feisenhower New England Sherman Adams New Hampshire Adams

Teaser Rain Nips Austin Pastures With Light Show

A .6 inch rain cooled Austin on Tuesday while pastures show signs of dryness and field work slows. City water use reached 4.3 million gallons as showers and warm spells linger with a forecast of intermittent showers into Thursday. In Iowa, storms delivered moisture with some spots over an inch and a half as the weather system moved eastward.

Austin Austin Pool Iowa

Two Marine pilots drift in Pacific as search continues

A Marine helicopter crash leaves two pilots missing after 72 hours at sea while three other crewmembers were rescued. Navy and allied forces sweep a 20 000 square mile area with planes and ships as radio contact with the rafted pilots remains feeble.

Tokyo Pacific Alan M. McAneny Yonkers N.Y Navy Robert Eugene Suedes Robert W. Suedes Eathan Kyle Wayne Follett Harrison A. Follett Fairview Utah James W. Huskinson Emor J. Huskinson Osage Wyo Air Force U.S. Navy David Winton Bell Charles H. Bell General Mills Corp H. P. Montague Jr Jackson Miss Bell McAneny Bradley C. Barnard The Rome Feg

Ruth Marie Peterson wins regional dairy princess title

Mower County dairy princess Ruth Marie Peterson won the regional contest and will advance to the State Fair. Attendants Joyce Rupkalvis and Sara Jean Ness placed second and third. Parents and supporters praised the win as excitement ran high after a suspenseful judging day in Rochester.

Ruth Marie Peterson Rochester Mower County Milky Way Bryan Rossi Carl Peterson Ruth Eleanor Maley Eleanor Princess Kay The Joyce Rupkalvis Wabasha County Sara Jean Ness Olmsted County Harlow Sayles Sayles Peterson Petersons Mrs. Peterson

Molotov Enjoys U S Tour Despite Chicago Boos

Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov completed a transcontinental train trip to San Francisco and back, traveling with AP reporter Francis W. Carpenter. He received warm receptions, toured the United States, and planned a return visit, savoring mountain trout and American hospitality while noting mixed reactions in Chicago and other cities.

Molotov Soviet Union Francis W. Carpenter United Nations N.Y V. M. Molotov United States San Francisco Dulles Cheyenne Wyo Moscow Towa Iowa Chicago Omaha

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Commission U. S By James Marlow Associated Press News Allen W Centra Mark Clark U.S FBI J. Edgar Hoover Hoover Allen Dulles Alfalfa Sir Walter Raleigh Queen’s College Officers Training Corps Dundee Scotland London ED Creagh Johnson Ike Weather Bureau Copter Ruth Marie By Dave Owen Mr. Peterson Lion of the Hour America George B. Reid San Jose Calif Union Pacific Kremlin
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